This project allows a smaller human impact on the Watson Lake area. A popular spot for through-hikers and campers, this campground sees a lot of use. To lessen our impacts on the beautiful ecosystem, the TRTA has coordinated a concrete bathroom to be installed. This provides ease of access to campers, along with water quality optimization.
After installation with multiple cranes and heavy machinery, a separate workday was facilitated to create a gravel area that would better minimize erosion. Several volunteers came out to support the TRTA, and the Watson Lake bathroom is now functional and operational.
Project Sponsor
This project was funded by:
US Forest Service
Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation
Martis Fund
– A collaborative project of Martis Camp Landowners, DMB/Highlands Group (the developers of Martis Camp), Mountain Area Preservation Foundation (MAP) and Sierra Watch.
